The trial in the Uber cab rape case, which has witnessed several twists and turns, will enter its final stage, with a Delhi court slated to commence hearing final arguments from today.
The trial in the case began before Additional Sessions Judge Kaveri Baweja on January 15, with the court recording statement of the victim as a prosecution witness.
While on one hand, the prosecution completed recording its evidence as part of the fast-track trial in just 17 days, the defence apparently made several attempts to delay the proceedings.
The court had dismissed a plea moved by the counsel for driver Shiv Kumar Yadav seeking to adjourn the proceedings for a month to enable him to prepare himself, arguing that “speedy trial” in the case was affecting the fundamental right of the accused. On February 11, the court had closed defence evidence observing that Yadav had attempted to delay the proceedings again by seeking adjournment. —PTI
